Last updated: 2026-10-10
Most Reliable Lexus Models — Ranked in 2026
We ranked every Lexus model and year in our database by reliability score. The average Lexus scores 82/100 across all models and years. The 2026 Lexus RX is the most reliable Lexus with a score of 95/100.
Lexus Reliability Rankings
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | Score | Rating | Recalls | Complaints / 10k | Maint. Rating | Est. Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Lexus RX | 2026 | 95/100 | Excellent | 1 | — | 5 | $551/yr |
| 2 | 2022 Lexus RX | 2022 | 90/100 | Excellent | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | $551/yr |
| 3 | 2021 Lexus ES | 2021 | 88/100 | Excellent | 0 | — | 4 | $551/yr |
| 4 | 2026 Lexus NX | 2026 | 88/100 | Excellent | 0 | — | 4 | $551/yr |
| 5 | 2022 Lexus ES | 2022 | 88/100 | Excellent | 0 | — | 4 | $551/yr |
| 6 | 2026 Lexus IS | 2026 | 87/100 | Excellent | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | $551/yr |
| 7 | 2021 Lexus RX | 2021 | 86/100 | Excellent | 5 | 18.1 | 5 | $551/yr |
| 8 | 2020 Lexus RX | 2020 | 86/100 | Excellent | 5 | 13.0 | 5 | $551/yr |
| 9 | 2023 Lexus RX | 2023 | 85/100 | Excellent | 5 | 3.9 | 5 | $551/yr |
| 10 | 2024 Lexus RX | 2024 | 85/100 | Excellent | 9 | 4.0 | 5 | $551/yr |
| 11 | 2018 Lexus RX | 2018 | 85/100 | Excellent | 3 | 7.8 | 5 | $551/yr |
| 12 | 2020 Lexus UX | 2020 | 84/100 | Excellent | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 13 | 2026 Lexus UX | 2026 | 84/100 | Excellent | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 14 | 2026 Lexus GX | 2026 | 84/100 | Excellent | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 15 | 2023 Lexus IS | 2023 | 83/100 | Excellent | 0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | $551/yr |
| 16 | 2025 Lexus RX | 2025 | 83/100 | Excellent | 5 | 0.9 | 5 | $551/yr |
| 17 | 2020 Lexus ES | 2020 | 83/100 | Excellent | 1 | — | 4 | $551/yr |
| 18 | 2025 Lexus ES | 2025 | 83/100 | Excellent | 1 | — | 4 | $551/yr |
| 19 | 2020 Lexus IS | 2020 | 83/100 | Excellent | 0 | 2.2 | 4.5 | $551/yr |
| 20 | 2021 Lexus IS | 2021 | 83/100 | Excellent | 0 | 0.5 | 4.5 | $551/yr |
| 21 | 2022 Lexus IS | 2022 | 83/100 | Excellent | 0 | 6.1 | 4.5 | $551/yr |
| 22 | 2024 Lexus IS | 2024 | 83/100 | Excellent | 0 | 1.6 | 4.5 | $551/yr |
| 23 | 2025 Lexus IS | 2025 | 83/100 | Excellent | 0 | 0.5 | 4.5 | $551/yr |
| 24 | 2021 Lexus NX | 2021 | 82/100 | Excellent | 0 | 5.1 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 25 | 2020 Lexus NX | 2020 | 82/100 | Excellent | 0 | 4.7 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 26 | 2024 Lexus TX | 2024 | 82/100 | Excellent | 3 | 1.0 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 27 | 2019 Lexus RX | 2019 | 82/100 | Excellent | 9 | 15.0 | 5 | $551/yr |
| 28 | 2020 Lexus GX | 2020 | 81/100 | Excellent | 0 | 1.4 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 29 | 2018 Lexus IS | 2018 | 81/100 | Excellent | 2 | 2.6 | 4.5 | $551/yr |
| 30 | 2026 Lexus TX | 2026 | 81/100 | Excellent | 1 | 0.0 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 31 | 2022 Lexus GX | 2022 | 81/100 | Excellent | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 32 | 2023 Lexus GX | 2023 | 81/100 | Excellent | 0 | 1.6 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 33 | 2023 Lexus ES | 2023 | 80/100 | Excellent | 4 | — | 4 | $551/yr |
| 34 | 2018 Lexus ES | 2018 | 80/100 | Excellent | 2 | — | 4 | $551/yr |
| 35 | 2023 Lexus UX | 2023 | 80/100 | Excellent | 0 | 0.8 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 36 | 2024 Lexus UX | 2024 | 80/100 | Excellent | 0 | 1.1 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 37 | 2022 Lexus UX | 2022 | 80/100 | Excellent | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 38 | 2021 Lexus UX | 2021 | 80/100 | Excellent | 0 | 1.1 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 39 | 2021 Lexus GX | 2021 | 80/100 | Excellent | 0 | 0.3 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 40 | 2024 Lexus ES | 2024 | 80/100 | Excellent | 4 | — | 4 | $551/yr |
| 41 | 2025 Lexus TX | 2025 | 80/100 | Excellent | 3 | 0.4 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 42 | 2019 Lexus IS | 2019 | 79/100 | Good | 4 | 5.4 | 4.5 | $551/yr |
| 43 | 2018 Lexus NX | 2018 | 79/100 | Good | 1 | 5.8 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 44 | 2019 Lexus GX | 2019 | 78/100 | Good | 1 | 3.1 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 45 | 2019 Lexus ES | 2019 | 78/100 | Good | 3 | — | 4 | $551/yr |
| 46 | 2025 Lexus GX | 2025 | 78/100 | Good | 1 | 1.9 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 47 | 2023 Lexus NX | 2023 | 77/100 | Good | 10 | 3.6 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 48 | 2025 Lexus NX | 2025 | 77/100 | Good | 7 | 1.8 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 49 | 2018 Lexus GX | 2018 | 77/100 | Good | 2 | 3.0 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 50 | 2019 Lexus UX | 2019 | 77/100 | Good | 1 | 1.8 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 51 | 2024 Lexus GX | 2024 | 77/100 | Good | 2 | 4.2 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 52 | 2019 Lexus NX | 2019 | 77/100 | Good | 2 | 7.0 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 53 | 2025 Lexus UX | 2025 | 77/100 | Good | 1 | 2.4 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 54 | 2024 Lexus NX | 2024 | 77/100 | Good | 14 | 17.3 | 4 | $551/yr |
| 55 | 2022 Lexus NX | 2022 | 75/100 | Good | 13 | 3.9 | 4 | $551/yr |
Model Summaries
Lexus ES
Owner complaints and federal recall records put this midsize sedan well above average among sedans, with an excellent standing overall. The 2022 model year is the pick, while 2019 drew the most complaints, led by stalling and weak throttle response. Owners also report airbags that did not deploy in crashes, so read those reports before you buy.
Average score: 83/100. Best year: 2022 (88/100). 8 years tracked.
Lexus GX
Brakes that let the vehicle creep forward at a stop and electrical faults that affect control are the main complaints on this full-size SUV. Even so, it holds up well and sits well above average among SUVs on the site. The 2023 is the year to favor. The 2018 and 2024 rate lowest, but neither is weak enough to avoid.
Average score: 80/100. Best year: 2023 (81/100). 9 years tracked.
Lexus IS
Reliability is excellent and well above other sedans on the site, with every model year from 2018 to 2026 rating well. 2019 is the weakest year and 2024 is the pick. The problems that matter most are rare but serious: sunroof glass that shatters while driving, and a tire that comes off its rim.
Average score: 83/100. Best year: 2024 (83/100). 9 years tracked.
Lexus NX
Used NX models hold up well and rank well above average among compact SUVs, with 2021 the year to pick. The most serious owner reports involve fuel pump failures that stall the engine without warning, and sudden acceleration where the brakes do not stop the car. Check 2024 closely, since it draws far more complaints than any other year.
Average score: 79/100. Best year: 2021 (82/100). 9 years tracked.
Lexus RX
Reliability is excellent and well above average for SUVs, and no model year is clearly weak. Used shoppers should favor 2022, which has no recalls and far fewer complaints than 2019 or 2021. The problems that matter most are airbag non-deployment in crashes and hesitation or power loss when accelerating. On 2022 cars, watch for an instrument cluster that dims or goes blank.
Average score: 86/100. Best year: 2022 (90/100). 9 years tracked.
Lexus TX
Owner complaints and federal recall records put this midsize SUV well above average among SUVs, with excellent reliability in every model year tracked. The 2024 is the year to favor. The problems that matter most are air bag repairs stalled for months waiting on parts and a power liftgate that closes on people standing behind the car.
Average score: 81/100. Best year: 2024 (82/100). 3 years tracked.
Lexus UX
Reliability is excellent, well above the average for SUVs on the site, and owner complaints are scarce in every model year. The 2020 is the pick, with no recalls and no complaints on file. Only 2019 and 2025 carry a recall, and their few complaints touch the power train, so check those two years more closely. Newer years have had less time to collect problems.
Average score: 80/100. Best year: 2020 (84/100). 8 years tracked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most reliable Lexus?
- Based on our data, the 2026 Lexus RX is the most reliable Lexus with a score of 95/100 ("Excellent"). It has 1 recalls and 0 owner complaints.
- Are Lexus vehicles reliable?
- Lexus vehicles have an average reliability score of 82/100 across all models and years in our database. Individual models vary, so checking the specific model year you're considering is important.
- Which Lexus models should I avoid?
- All Lexus models in our database score consistently within their model averages. However, some years are stronger than others.
- How do Lexus repair costs compare?
- Repair costs vary by model. Check the detailed rankings table above for estimated annual repair costs for each Lexus model year.
How we score Lexus model years
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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